Mentzelia veatchiana
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Whitestem blazingstar
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMentzelia veatchiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae known by the common name Veatch's blazingstar. It is native to the western United States from Oregon and southern Idaho, south through California and Arizona, to northwestern Mexico in Baja California and Sonora. It grows in many types of habitat, from grassland to chaparral scrub, woodland, and deserts, mostly below 8,000 feet (2,400 m) elevation.
Description
The plant is 20-50 cm tall. The leaves at the base are narrowly sword shaped and have deep lobes. The leaves on the stem are 17 cm long. The edges have deep lobes or teeth.
Edible Uses
The seeds are parched and ground into flour for porridge or into a peanut butter-like paste, and can be stored for later use.
Traditional Uses
The parched seeds are ground into flour and used as a porridge. The seeds are parched and ground into a peanut butter like paste. Seeds are stored for later use.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 341 (As Mentzelia gracilenta var. veatchiana)
